A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4293326 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4295301 epoch_slot_no: 18501 block_no: 4293149 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2038 time: 2020-06-14 04:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x395d907c424152dbc2aaa751e90e10f44628e1d7a5569173e81be62c0c4dd69cBlock Operator
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